Rare Antique Japanese Military Cruiser Mogami Southern Qing Patrol Navy Sake Cups
Rare Antique Japanese Military Cruiser Mogami Southern Qing Patrol Navy Sake Cups

Rare Antique Japanese Military Cruiser Mogami Southern Qing Patrol Navy Sake Cups

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This is a set of 3 antique Japanese military sake cups, decorated each with a naval insignia of anchor and cherry blossom. The words on the cup are "Warship Mogami Southern Qing Patrol Commemoration" "Sailors from Saga Prefecture". This is in reference to the first Mogami in the IJN, launched in 1908 and caught the tail end of the Qing dynasty for coastal patrol. It later fought in WW1 against German positions in China, etc. The name "Qing" suggests these cups date from 1908-1911

Condition: Mint. The box has some wear and tear but no real damage

Size: 3.75", 4.25", and 4.75" across

Rare Antique Japanese Military Cruiser Mogami Southern Qing Patrol Navy Sake Cups
Rare Antique Japanese Military Cruiser Mogami Southern Qing Patrol Navy Sake Cups
Rare Antique Japanese Military Cruiser Mogami Southern Qing Patrol Navy Sake Cups
Rare Antique Japanese Military Cruiser Mogami Southern Qing Patrol Navy Sake Cups
Rare Antique Japanese Military Cruiser Mogami Southern Qing Patrol Navy Sake Cups
Rare Antique Japanese Military Cruiser Mogami Southern Qing Patrol Navy Sake Cups
Rare Antique Japanese Military Cruiser Mogami Southern Qing Patrol Navy Sake Cups
Rare Antique Japanese Military Cruiser Mogami Southern Qing Patrol Navy Sake Cups
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